Live in the moment
At SLOW, we believe Cape Town is not a city to see but a city to feel.
Our private Half Day and Full Day Walks and Hikes across Cape Town’s iconic landscapes offer immersive experiences that fuse cultural narratives with South African hospitality. Our expert guides tailor each day to your group’s fitness, pace and comfort levels, delivering a distinctly personal touch that guarantees to elevate your itinerary.
With every step, time slows, curiosity leads, and Cape Town is reimagined.
The Slow Difference
BESPOKE LUXURY ACTIVITY PROVIDER
Every element of a SLOW itinerary is designed to exceed expectations. While our Signature SLOW Itineraries offer exclusivity of concept, all our itineraries are premium, all-inclusive, 100% private and tailored to the group’s fitness level, pace and preferences.0
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Our immersive experiences weave cultural narratives, thoughtful touches, South African hospitality and the promise of lasting memories.
ADVANCED SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE
SLOW’s dual-accredited guides (mountain walking and city cultural) are rigorously trained in Wilderness Safety, First Aid, Emergency Protocols, and Crime Response.0
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Each of our guides is equipped with GPS-tracking devices and medical kits to ensure your guests are safe every step of the way.
TRADE-ONLY PARTNER-FOCUSED OPERATOR
We exclusively serve the travel trade (DMCs and tour operators) with partnership discounts that support our local partners.0
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Our Trade-Only business model positions SLOW as a true industry ally.
REFRESHMENTS INCLUDED
Your guests will be treated to our signature “trailside tea” at a scenic vantage point, where they can refresh with quintessentially South African snacks, a choice of hot beverages in winter or iced tea (with ice!) in summer.0
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Each guest also receives a BPA-free water bottle, which is continually refreshed with filtered water throughout the trip.
RELIABILITY
SLOW’s “We only cancel if it’s unsafe” policy ensures we are a reliable outdoor operator which is not weather-dependent. This provides remarkable peace of mind when booking.
FRICTIONLESS PARTNER
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Rise & Climb
Table Mountain sits at the heart of Cape Town itineraries and as the reigning queen of our city, commands a presence that inspires many to ascend her slopes. Our Half Day Rise & Climb invites guests on a once-in-a-lifetime challenge with spectacular views. Guided by qualified and experienced professionals at a pace that invites presence with every step, their deep knowledge brings the mountain to life as they weave a narrative of Cape Town’s history and the unique flora and fauna that call its slopes home. Tailored by our expert guides who know the routes like old friends, our Rise & Climb promises a lasting memory of South Africa’s icon.
ACTIVITY DETAILS
Departure Times:
Summer: (1st November - 31st March) - 7am
Winter: (1st April - 31st October) - 8am
We confirm the evening before based on the weather.
Duration: 4-5 hours
Meeting Point: Pick up at your hotel. Drop off at your hotel or elsewhere in the city.
Group Size: PRIVATE TOURS ONLY: 2-6 pax. (Larger groups on request).
*Minimum age limit of 6 years for all mountain hikes.
Included: One-way (DOWN) cableway ticket, Table Mountain Ascent Certificate; Private guide & all transfers, Hot beverage snack stop, Filtered water & complimentary water bottle, Safety & walking equipment
Table Top Explorer
TABLE MOUNTAIN SUMMIT WALK (Half Day)
Our Table Top Explorer itinerary has been crafted for guests who want a more relaxed experience on Table Mountain. The morning begins with a scenic cable car ride past the steep, rugged mountain trails and cliffs. Our seasoned guides then lead guests away from the crowds for a more intimate walk along the plateau to Maclear’s Beacon, a cairn steeped in history and the highest point on Table Mountain. Guided at a pace where curiosity leads the way, this looped walk reveals sweeping views of dramatic cliffs, Cape Town’s city bowl, the azure coastline and Robben Island rising from the Atlantic. This crowd-light escape on one of the world’s most iconic landscapes threads panoramic vistas and heritage into a lasting memory.
ACTIVITY DETAILS
Departure Times:
Summer: (1st November - 31st March) - 8am
Winter: (1st April - 31st October) - 8:30am
We confirm the evening before based on the weather.
Duration: 3-5 hours
Meeting Point: Pick up at your hotel. Drop off at your hotel or elsewhere in the city.
Group Size: PRIVATE TOURS ONLY: 2-6 pax. (Larger groups on request).
Included: RETURN cableway ticket; Private guide & all transfers; Hot beverage snack stop; Filtered water & complimentary water bottle; Safety & walking equipment
Chains & Ladders
LIONS HEAD HIKE (Half Day)
Lion’s Head is Cape Town’s ‘Prince Charming’, a beloved favourite among locals for its exhilarating hike and breathtaking panoramas.
Guided by seasoned professionals at a pace that invites curiosity and connection, the Lion’s Head spiral ascent reveals ever-changing views of the azure Atlantic, the dramatic 12 Apostles, the bustling Mother City and the iconic silhouette of Table Mountain.
Chains & Ladders isn’t merely about reaching the summit — it’s about savouring Cape Town’s beauty and breathing it in, step by step…
ACTIVITY DETAILS
Departure Times:
Summer: (1st November - 31st March) - 7am or 4pm
Winter: (1st April - 31st October) - 8am or 3pm
We confirm the evening before based on the weather.
*Contact us re Sunrise Hike departure times
Duration: 3-5 hours
Meeting Point: Pick up at your hotel. Drop off at your hotel or elsewhere in the city.
Group Size: PRIVATE TOURS ONLY: 2-6 pax. (Larger groups on request).
*Minimum age limit of 6 years for all mountain hikes.
Included: Private guide & all transfers; Hot beverage snack stop; Filtered water & complimentary water bottle; Safety & walking equipment
Table Mountain Hike & City
TABLE MOUNTAIN HIKE + CITY WALK (Full Day)
Experience Table Mountain Hike & City, where nature’s splendour meets the living tapestry of our Mother City. Guided by qualified and experienced professionals, guests spend the morning exploring the natural wonder of Table Mountain at a pace that invites presence and with views that take their breath away. After a café lunch, the afternoon unfolds with a tailored heritage walk where history, iconic landmarks, artistry and soul weave together to reveal the city’s heartbeat, pulsing with past and present. This full day itinerary invites guests to be inspired by Table Mountain’s quiet majesty and to fall in love with Cape Town through the eyes of a local.
ACTIVITY DETAILS
Departure Times:
Summer: (1st November - 31st March) - 7am
Winter: (1st April - 31st October) - 8am
We confirm the evening before based on the weather.
Duration: 5-7 hours
Meeting Point: Pick up at your hotel. Drop off at your hotel or elsewhere in the city.
Group Size: PRIVATE TOURS ONLY: 2-6 pax. (Larger groups on request).
*Minimum age limit of 6 years for all mountain hikes.
Included: Single (DOWN) cableway ticket OR RETURN cableway tickets (depending on the morning activity); Cafe’ Lunch; City walking tour (including entrance fees); Private guide & all transfers; Hot beverage snack stop; Filtered water & complimentary water bottle; Safety & walking equipment
Cape of Great Walks
CAPE POINT TOUR WITH WALKING (Full Day)
Cape of Great Walks invites guests to slow down and breathe in the raw beauty of the Cape Point Nature Reserve. Led by seasoned guides, we tread lesser-known tracks and trails in a remote corner of the reserve that reveals breathtaking coastal and mountain scenery. We pause at the iconic Boulders Penguin Colony, where the azure waters frame beaches nestled among colossal boulders, to observe the critically endangered African Penguins in their protected habitat. The day ends with a Sundowner on the famed Chapmans Peak Drive and the promise of memories that will last long after the sun has set.
ACTIVITY DETAILS
Departure Times:
Summer: (1st November - 31st March) - 7am
Winter: (1st April - 31st October) - 8am
We confirm the evening before based on the weather.
Duration: 7 Hours +
Meeting Point: Pick up at your hotel. Drop off at your hotel or elsewhere in the city.
Group Size: PRIVATE TOURS ONLY: 2-6 pax. (Larger groups on request).
Included: Cape of Good Hope Reserve and Boulders Penguin Colony entrance fees; Trailside / “on-the-go” Lunch; Private guide & all transfers; Hot beverage snack stop; Filtered water & complimentary water bottle; Safety & walking equipment
Beaches & Boulders
MUIZENBERG, KALK BAY AND BOULDERS BEACH (Half Day)
This half-day Peninsula tour offers distinctive local experiences in a landscape rich with colour, culture and contrast. The morning begins with an intimate African Penguin encounter at Boulders Beach, where the colony thrives in a protected coastal habitat framed by rocky silhouettes and sparkling waters. Kalk Bay’s boho seaside charm and kaleidoscopic fishing village are explored at leisure. Guests then choose between a refreshing wellness dip in the local tidal pool or a stroll along the scenic promenade to St James, famed for its iconic, colourful Victorian-style changing boxes and ending in Muizenberg, the oldest surf town in South Africa. Beaches & Boulders promises moments that awaken the senses and connect guests to the Cape Peninsula in a deeply personal way.
ACTIVITY DETAILS
Departure Times:
Summer: (1st November - 31st March) - 8am
Winter: (1st April - 31st October) - 8:30am
We confirm the evening before based on the weather.
Duration: 3-5 hours
Meeting Point: Pick up at your hotel. Drop off at your hotel or elsewhere in the city.
Group Size: PRIVATE TOURS ONLY: 2-6 pax. (Larger groups on request).
Included: Boulders Penguin Colony entrance fee; Private guide & all transfers; Hot beverage snack stop; Filtered water & complimentary water bottle; Safety & walking equipment
Gardens & Grapes
KIRSTENBOSCH GARDENS & CONSTANTIA WINELANDS (Full Day)
Our Gardens & Grapes offers a bouquet of experiences: the floral splendour of Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, a guided walk along Table Mountain’s slopes and wine tasting in the picturesque Constantia Valley, South Africa’s oldest wine region. We invite guests to slow down and savour each moment with this full-day itinerary: a beautiful blend of nature, history and culture that captivates all the senses.
ACTIVITY DETAILS
Departure Times:
Summer: (1st November - 31st March) - 8am
Winter: (1st April - 31st October) - 8:30am
We confirm the evening before based on the weather.
Duration: 6 Hours +
Meeting Point: Pick up at your hotel. Drop off at your hotel or elsewhere in the city.
Group Size: PRIVATE TOURS ONLY: 2-6 pax. (Larger groups on request).
Included: Kirstenbosch Gardens entrance fee; Picnic Lunch and Two Wine Tastings; Private guide & all transfers; Hot beverage snack stop; Filtered water & complimentary water bottle; Safety & walking equipment
Contact Us
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DMCs or Tour Operators, please contact us for our latest trip portfolio and rate sheet at product@travelslowly.co.za. For reservations or booking enquiries, please email bookings@travelslowly.co.za or call +27 60 385 3437.
IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES. LASTING MEMORIES